I suppose if I just paid off the balance and let a bunch of notes mature it would create a lump sum after a few years but I don't see how that's a true reliable cash flow stream. 

By the way, 3 of the 4 have been rented since I owned the property so yes I suppose the 75% rule could apply then.

It is scary, it is supposed to be scary.

Aside from the financial resources, I suppose one skill is I write algorithms to distill signal from bulk data for a living, so if there are any other programmers out there please reach out!

Unfortunately we didn’t get it, supposedly got beat out by an offer 50k above our 50k over asking offer and they waived appraisal and inspection (we were close to that but not that nuts).

Even if they are locked in does not mean anything they can change them anytime they want these lenders are not regulated like Owner occ lenders thats the bottom line.. it does affect their crediblity i suppose and risk of them getting trashed on SM  but its their money thier rules.You're correct.

I suppose this would be the BRRR methodOption 2 - Post FSBO with a much lower price which helps recoup the cash by not having any realtor fees involved.  

This week supposed to be 15 highs and 0 lows. 

Comes down analyzing what makes more sense for a given house i suppose. 

I would never pay until I seen any work done for leverage if they are not doing what they are supposed to be.